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The always slightly too soon prediction thread! However, I don't want to pigeon-hole people into predictions. Given our current roster, which I'll post, what do you think it will look like after cut-downs, or what do you WANT the roster to look like, plus a practice squad

this is how I see it happening, lots of tough decisions though..._________________From the fool’s gold mouthpiece the hollow horn,
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Interesting JS, that you picked the two receivers who arguably have had the worst camps for the practice squad. Is that because Smith and Thielen were plucked before they could be placed on it?_________________2017 Aggregate Draft Board

Interesting JS, that you picked the two receivers who arguably have had the worst camps for the practice squad. Is that because Smith and Thielen were plucked before they could be placed on it?

Picked them for potential.

I think we are all rooting for Thielen because he's the hometown boy but he just doesn't the potential to bring anything exciting, ever. He could be a decent 5th/6th WR and special teamer but doesn't have the tools to go beyond that.

From what I've heard LaMark is having a decent camp and is a good route runner, better than Rodney at least who has struggled with concentration and drops as well. And Summers is a size/speed/jumping ability combo guy. You don't often have a shot at a WR who goes 6'5'', 215 lbs. Also, he has some NFL experience. The experience gives him the edge over Rodney (another physical measurables guy) and his athleticism makes him a more intriguing PS add than Thielen at least._________________

Thielen has much more potential to actually be an NFL player than LaMark IMO. LaMark is in the Martin Nance category in my mind, where if he doesn't play at receiver he's not going to do anything else. Thielen can contribute on special teams as well as being an excellent slot receiver.

Thielen is much better technically than Brown and a better athlete than he's given credit for. LaMark is also never going to be anything more than a #5/6 receiver, and those are the guys you need to play special teams.